From skinny to Not!

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Here’s an article (FAQ rather) for skinny people, with or without tummy.

I believe most skinny people (including me) will first want to put on “fat” to look bigger. I will need to give a quick lesson about muscle and fat here.

Both fat and muscle will add inches to you. Muscle will look desirable because it is “hard and toned” whereas fat will look “flabby”. If you still choose to have a spare tire around your waist, then keep choosing to add on fat. Some will want to put on fat and convert them into muscle later. Muscle and fat are 2 different things. You cannot convert from muscle to fat; vice versa.

For a skinny people to gain size and look desirable, he/she has to put on muscle mass. I repeat, don’t be afraid of getting too big. I promise that you won’t become another Arnold.

For skinny people with tummy, you have to put on muscle and lose fat. I believe most skinny with be in this cat. We are all skinny (boney), but we see a bulging tummy underneath our shirts. *sigh*

I have no idea on what else to write. Diet and training are all covered in my other articles. Please take a look at fat loss, muscle gain or training articles I guess.

I will do a small FAQ down here. Please leave any question about “From skinny to not!” in the comment section, I will add them here.

Frequently Asked Questions

QN: I want to gain some fat first before converting them to muscle.

ANS: Muscle and fat are 2 different things. You cannot convert from muscle to fat and vice versa. If you become “fat”, the route to achieve a desirable body will be tougher and longer.

QN: I eat a lot, but I won’t gain any size.

ANS: I am pretty sure that your “a lot” is not really “a lot”. If you insist that you eat a lot, email me your diet at k-fitness@hotmail.com

QN: What training should I do?

ANS: There will be different training for different level of people. But if you are reading till here, you should be a newbie. Forget all that bicep curl, read “My guide to training” and engage in these compound exercises to gain some real muscle. (applies only to newbies)

QN: What diet should I have?

ANS: Protein, carbs and fats are all important. There is no need to be crazy over protein. Just eat all. Just remove undesirable calories like trans fat. Eat 5-6 meals a day. Regular portion and regular timing of 2-4 hours. You will see progress in the weighing scale.
For food in Singapore, just aim to have more protein, because there will be lots of carbs and fat everywhere.Do ensure that you eat decently, because gaining muscle is relatively easy at our level. Losing fat is tough, but not within reach coz some discipline is needed.

QN:
I am 26 and at 1.72m with a weight of 58kg. I did a body-in check last sunday from cali-gym and i am found to be underweight and my fats is at 15.7% but nfortunately i am with a tummy. i would really like to have a lean body just like you.

(Qns1) What should i do next? i am a total newbie in the fittness world and as i am working shifts with part time studies on my shoulders my time managements is really a tight issue. i do go to gym or run once or twice a week.

Normally for gym i would do the machines accordingly, e.g.: preacher curl, arm extension, hammar strength and few others.. but from what i conclude you did point out that carring weights itself would be better than machines. if so, (Qns 2) what should be my start-up workout to get me on the right track?

Eating right will also be a problem as i eat out often. As a muslim, i could only consume Halal foods and from the food stalls available i am sure there are little choices i could make and fats are everywhere. (Qns 3) How?

ANS:
1) Gym once or twice a week is good enough. Quality over quantity.
Stop jogging if time is an issue. Jogging is never good for fat loss anyway. If you are real hard on time, try HIIT whenever you are free.

Doing burpee interval takes at most 11.5 min at highest level for newbies or 3.5 min for all starters. (I'm doing less than 9.5 minutes currently, so figure out.)

Sprinting HIIT takes the same amount of time. Just add 5 minute to travel to any carpark or road or space nearby.

Read more about HIIT on my guide to fat loss 2 article or google HIIT.

2) Now you mention about your lousy workout in gym, that can be the reason why you don't see result. Read my guide to training 1 and following the 7-8 exercises. 2 sets each will be good for all starters.

3) I cannot advise you directly on this. Prepare your own food in the morning is the best way. (We chatted on msn on this)
Most food available in the market are bad anyway.

Ps: this is a quick article/faq that I did in China. Will improve and add pictures when I return to Singapore.

Do bombard me with related questions. I will add them when I’m free. Your questions will help me in improving this article/FAQ.

Thank you.

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